Scott Smith

Christ follower, husband, dad, amateur radio, assistive technology, sports, more. Opinions are mine.

[WSOCTV @wsoctv]

Trump administration to ease hunting, fishing regulations at national parks https://t.co/09Kv77LQtH

[WTVC NewsChannel 9 @newschannelnine]

Now that is a BIG fish! The TWRA has confirmed that a new state record for a Largemouth Bass has been established, breaking the previous mark, which was set more than 11 years ago.

READ MORE: https://t.co/krkO9fNiT1

[NWS GSP @NWSGSP]

Ice Storm Warning now in effect for our entire forecast area, 1 PM Sat to 1 PM Mon, replacing Winter Storm Watch. Expected impacts haven't changed, but confidence has increased on significant/widespread impact mainly from freezing rain, thus the name change. #ncwx #scwx #gawx

[Level Access @LevelAccessA11y]

Getting your #DigitalAccessibility program ready for 2026?

Our newly released State of Digital Accessibility Report reveals 5 data-backed actions leading orgs are taking to accelerate progress in the year ahead.

→ Explore our new blog for insights: https://t.co/MELd9pbPd1

[CordCuttersNews @CordCuttersNews]

Verizon Upgrades Disney Bundle, Adds ESPN Unlimited & More Savings
https://t.co/FlYzTqXM8w

[Fox News @FoxNews]

'ONE NATION UNDER GOD': President Trump will announce the launch of America Prays today at the Museum of the Bible.

This program will call on the American people to pray for the country and link the faith-driven initiative to the nation’s 250th birthday.

[Upstate Prep-Cast @CastPrep]

Watch or listen to Week 2 @SCHSL football on Upstate Prep-Cast tonight!

Boiling Springs vs. Chapman
Chesnee at Walhalla
Landrum at Ware Shoals

Links to all our broadcasts can be found at https://t.co/VfWXZisc2H

@BSH_recruits
@CHSPanthersFB
@ChesneeUpdates
@LandrumFootball

[WCNC Charlotte @wcnc]

The Town of Lake Lure announced on Thursday that the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge will be taken down due to significant structural damage suffered during Hurricane Helene. https://t.co/N2zvSKRr0D

[Cody Alcorn @CodyAlcorn]

These vehicles are getting noticed around the city. May Mobility’s autonomous vehicles have hit the streets.

My reporting on this partnership with @lyft earlier this year | https://t.co/Mtk87Lfkyh

[98.9 WORD @989word]

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Spartanburg County, SC until 5:15 pm (3/31/25). https://t.co/O6qt31rgtk #SevereThunderstormWarning #Weather

[Dan Bickford @BickfordWX]

GSP issues Severe Thunderstorm Watch till Mar 31, 7:00 PM EDT https://t.co/DVfyxfeOGd

[Cody Alcorn @CodyAlcorn]

Another picture and video from I 26 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina showing a large brush fire that’s closed the interstate

[Cody Alcorn @CodyAlcorn]

UPDATE | I-26 is being shut down at SC 292. Fire is on both sides of the interstate now.

[South Carolina Forestry Commission @ForestryCommish]

FORESTRY COMMISSION ISSUING STATEWIDE RED FLAG FIRE ALERT

The South Carolina Forestry Commission is issuing a statewide Red Flag Fire Alert, effective immediately until further notice. The Commission plans to reevaluate conditions Sunday.

The alert is being issued to strongly discourage people from burning outdoors when weather conditions present an elevated risk of wildfire.

A cold front moving across the state today will usher in low relative humidities throughout the weekend, accompanied by sustained periods of gusty winds. While the frontal passage may result in precipitation in some areas today, the expected amounts of rainfall will not be significant enough to remediate already-dry fuels on the ground over much of the state.

A Red Flag Fire Alert does not prohibit outdoor burning, provided that all other state and local regulations are followed, but the Forestry Commission uses the alert to strongly encourage citizens to voluntarily postpone any such burning until the alert is lifted. Land managers who are considering conducting prescribed fires should take extra care if they choose to burn under a Red Flag.

“The combination of wind, low relative humidity and dry fuels is very favorable for wildfire ignitions, so we ask that people who don’t have to burn to hold off until these conditions subside,” said SCFC Fire Chief Darryl Jones. “The dramatic uptick in wildfires across the state over the last two months were in large part the result of exactly these typical springtime weather patterns.”

The purpose of Red Flag Fire Alerts is twofold: in addition to discouraging people from doing any outdoor burning, it also helps to reduce the strain on local fire departments and other first responders who need to remain available for other emergencies.

SCFC firefighters responded to 280 wildfires in February alone, above the five-year average for the second month of the year. The agency has already recorded 277 wildfires in March. Historically, wildfire occurrence in South Carolina is greater in March than in any other month.

Although a Red Flag Fire Alert does not ban outdoor burning, it does trigger certain county or local ordinances that restrict outdoor fires, so residents should contact their local fire departments to check whether such restrictions apply in their areas. The alert will remain in effect until lifted by the Commission, whose fire managers will continuously monitor the situation.

See the release here: https://t.co/XTMMigcdJo

[Scott Smith @scottdss]

Keep your eye to the sky and your ear to the ground Saturday night and Sunday.

[Scott Smith @scottdss]

Snow this morning. Sun this afternoon. Cold this evening weather in South Carolina. I love it.

[Dustin Long @dustinlong]

#NASCAR ... JR Motorsports to enter Justin Allgaier in the Daytona 500

https://t.co/JL0iPGmNAf

[Master Trooper Mitchell Ridgeway @SCHP_Troop_3]

Snow has started in the Upstate! Drive safe!

[98.9 WORD @989word]

https://t.co/27Vb0xNL5A

[Scott Smith @scottdss]

Please stay safe on the roads. tomorrow. Please insure that you have the things you need before the storm arrives.